<p><em>SARASOTA COUNTY</em> - A 45-year-old Sarasota man who was mowing grass on a median was killed Monday morning after being struck by a vehicle in south Sarasota, authorities say.</p><p>Edward Pantera IV, 51, of Osprey, was driving his 2003 Ford Ranger east on McIntosh Road in the area where John Patrick McMahon of Sarasota was cutting grass in the median.</p><p>Pantera said his vision was impaired due to sun glare, causing him to miss a curve in the road. He veered to the left, driving onto the curbed median.</p><p>The incident occurred about 8:15 a.m. near Stoneybrook Boulevard and McIntosh Road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.</p><p>The vehicle's windshield and left side mirror struck and killed McMahon.</p><p>Pantera, who was not injured, was cited on a charge of careless driving.</p><h3>Earlier</h3>
<p>At least one person has been killed in a vehicle accident in the south Sarasota area shortly after 8 a.m., authorities say.</p><p>The accident occurred around 8:15 a.m. near the intersection of Stoneybrook Boulevard and McIntosh Road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol's traffic web site (www.flhsmv.gov).</p><p>There are no further details on the dead or injured, nor any more details on the incident. The FHP web site notes that traffic in the area is blocked.</p><p>Authorities across the area have urged drivers to be cautious today as schools re-open for the year across the area.</p>